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R416 MFV

1998 Ducati 916

Red Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,514 mi
Last recorded19,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Ducati 91615,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 MFV
MakeDucati
Model916
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 19,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusty banjos as they meat the brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 19,401 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements the margin of the number plate does not meat requirements of 11mm (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick inner offside pad very close to being metel to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusty banjos as they meat the brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brakes binding

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,337 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 19,337 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies switch is inop (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 19,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 16,765 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 16,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,098 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,951 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 916?

Based on 15,443 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 231
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 124
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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R416 MFV is a 1998 Ducati 916 in Red with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 916 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati 916 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R416 MFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 916 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 916 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R416 MFV registered?

R416 MFV is a 1998 Ducati 916, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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